Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
"Show and Tell" with Andrea Darlas is a local arts and entertainment podcast hosted by Chicago media personality, Andrea Darlas. Every week Andrea will tell you about a new play or musical or exhibit a museum… something cultural in our community!Social links:
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Episode 136: T’was the Weekend Before Christmas – A John Denver Christmas, Mariah Carey holiday pop-up, Live/Love/Shop Rogers Park and Manual Cinema’s “A Christmas Carol”
T'was the weekend before Christmas and everyone is stirring! Between holiday shows, experiences, and shopping, there is a lot to do. Andrea talks with Rick Schuler, America's top John Denver tribute, on Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas. Then celebrate the Queen of Christmas a…
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Episode 135: The stars of "& Juliet", Choose Chicago holiday events, A Latin American Christmas and Practical Theatre's holiday sketch show
The holiday season is only a few short weeks away! On this episode of Show & Tell, Andrea talks to two of the stars of "& Juliet" Teal Wicks and Corey Mach. Then Rob Fojtik of Choose Chicago tells you all about the holiday events you have to choose from. Next, for a limited time only, The Newberry …
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Episode 134: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Holidays in Andersonville, Boheme and Beyond, Chicago Firehouse & Glenview Holiday Fair
The holiday season is in full swing! This week on Show and Tell, Andrea talks holiday happenings, from theatre events to markets. First up, hear from the star of Hip Hop Nutcracker (and SYTYCD alum!) Jaylin Sanders on his performance. Up next, Andersonville has a lot to offer this season. Charlie W…
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EPISODE 133: The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker', "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again", YIPPEE KI YAY, and Holiday Pop-up bars!
Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time for the winter holidays! First up is Ellie Cotey, the costume designer for the Joffery Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera. Then another Christmas classic, "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again" at the Den Theater! Hear fro…
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EP 132 - Wrigleyville Wonderland, Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol", the Feast of the Haggis, & "Legally Blonde the Musical"
The first snowfall of the winter was this week, which means it's time for more holiday cheer! First up, Maureen Martino, Executive Director, Wrigleyville Chamber of Commerce talks about the transformation of Wrigleyville into a winter wonderland. Then celebrate St. Andrews' Day with Gus Noble, Pres…
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Ep 131 - Frozen, Mean Girls, Toro Chicago, Rosemont Holidays and the Ben Lewis Trio!
On this jam-packed episode, learn about live entertainment, holiday happenings, and a dining experience! First, Andrea talks to the stars of Frozen, Beth Stafford Laird and Emily Kristen Morris, at the Paramount. Then hear from the dance captain of Mean Girls at the Auditorium Theatre, Megan Arsnea…
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Episode 130: The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, Lightscapes, Holiday Tea Parties, and Political Satire!
It's November, which means on this episode of Show and Tell, Andrea talks all things holidays. First up is Phil Purevich, Executive Producer of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, with what to expect this year. Then is VP of Marketing Jodi Zombolo from the Chicago Botanic Gardens on this year's Lights…
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Episode 129: Liv Warfield, ANNIE returns, University Press Week & Sounds of the Cold War!
The amazing Liv Warfield is back in concert, Annie returns to the Chicago Theatre for 3 weeks only, University Press week is back with some incredible authors and - commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall with three powerful concerts! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Liz Warfield: https://tzchicago-ticke…
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Episode 128: Corpses, Jack-O-Lanterns, Spiritual Encounters........ and Pasta!
On this very spooky episodes of Show and Tell, Andrea talks all things Halloween and more. First up is Claire Saxe, co-artistic director of Rough House Theatre Company at Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Space, talking about the fourth annual House of the Exquisite Corpse which features all new im…
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Episode 127: Benjamin Marshall Society, The 101 Club, Frankenstein, and Nosferatu!
This week on Show and Tell enjoy hearing about history, a new restaurant, and seasonally spooky theater! First Andrea talks with Benjamin Marshall Society spokeswoman Jane Lepauw about the architect and how the city is designating part of Lake Shore Drive to his honor. Then she hears from Bryan Ger…
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